Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • ARU TO HOST NATIONAL WOMEN’S XVs CHAMPIONSHIP

    Jan 23, 15 • 1918 Views • General NewsComments Off on ARU TO HOST NATIONAL WOMEN’S XVs CHAMPIONSHIP

    Women’s Rugby in Australia has received a significant boost with the reintroduction of the Australian Rugby Union’s National Women’s XVs Championship to be held in Sydney in June. The two-day championship will be hosted at St Ignatius College, Riverview...

  • Twenty days until the twentieth Crusade kicks off

    Jan 23, 15 • 2070 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Twenty days until the twentieth Crusade kicks off

    In twenty days tomorrow the Crusaders will host the opening game of the 2015 Super Rugby season, and mark the official start of their twentieth Crusade. Crusaders fans have already been securing their seats at AMI Stadium, with 4,000 season tickets sold...

  • Ireland announce their six nations squad

    Jan 23, 15 • 2628 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on Ireland announce their six nations squad

    Ireland Backs: Isaac Boss, Tommy Bowe, Darren Cave, Gordon D’Arcy, Keith Earls, Luke Fitzgerald, Craig Gilroy, Robbie Henshaw, Felix Jones, Dave Kearney, Rob Kearney, Ian Keatley, Ian Madigan, Kieran Marmion, Fergus McFadden, Conor Murray, Jared Payne,...

  • Port Natal Night Series Fixtures 2015

    Jan 22, 15 • 3300 Views • General News, School, School Rugby FixturesComments Off on Port Natal Night Series Fixtures 2015

    Date Kickoff Team School School Fri 06 Feb 15h30 2nd XV Glenwood v DHS 16h30 2nd XV Port Natal v George Campbell 18h30 1st XV Westville v Development 19h30 1st XV Glenwood v DHS 20h30 1st XV Port Natal v George Campbell Tue 10 Feb 17h00 1st XV Development v...

  • Exciting rugby line-up for Kings Supporters in 2015

    Jan 22, 15 • 2101 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Exciting rugby line-up for Kings Supporters in 2015

    EP Rugby supporters in Nelson Mandela Bay are in for a feast of top class rugby this year based on the provisional fixtures list recently made available. The EP Kings are currently preparing for the Vodacom Cup tournament, which officially kicks off on the...

  • BULLS vs CHEETAHS Teamsheets for pre-season friendly

    Jan 22, 15 • 3376 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BULLS vs CHEETAHS Teamsheets for pre-season friendly

    Photo: Etienne Burger Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane Date: 24/1/2015 Kick-off: 17h00 CAT Bulls: 15 Jesse Kriel, 14 Travis Ismaiel, 13 JJ Engelbrecht, 12 William Small-Smith, 11 Jamba Ulengo, 10 Jacques-Louis Potgieter, 9 Rudy Paige, 8 Hanro...

  • SWD EAGLES vs STORMERS Teamsheets for Pre-season Friendly

    Jan 22, 15 • 4131 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SWD EAGLES vs STORMERS Teamsheets for Pre-season Friendly

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography Date: 24/1/2015 Kick-off: 16h30 CAT Venue: Outeniqua Park, George SWD Eagles: 15 Elric van Vuuren, 14 Clint Wagman, 13 Kirsten Heyns, 12 Luzuko Lulundli, 11 Alshaun Bock, 10 Leighton Eksteen, 9 Dillion Snell, 8 Zandré...

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    Western Cape school rugby fixtures 2015

    Jan 22, 15 • 4150 Views • General News, School, School Rugby FixturesComments Off on Western Cape school rugby fixtures 2015

    BISHOPS 24-Mar: Bishops vs TBC – Newlands RD 26-Mar: St Andrew’s vs Bishops 28-Mar: Grey HS vs Bishops – Graeme Rugby Day 18-Apr: Bishops vs Paarl Gim 09-May: Bishops vs SACS 16-May: Brackenfell vs Bishops 23-May: Bishops vs HJS Paarl BH 30-May:...

  • Tuks Reeks 2015 Fixtures

    Jan 22, 15 • 6156 Views • General News, School, School Rugby FixturesComments Off on Tuks Reeks 2015 Fixtures

      Group A Group B Group C Group D EG Jansen Ermelo Eldoraigne Florida Monument Kempton Park HTS Middelburg Nelspruit Centurion Garsfontein Klerksdorp Pietersburg Transvalia Marais Viljoen Rustenburg Vereeniging Gim   FIXTURES Date Group School...

  • SUPER RUGBY – PRE-SEASON: WESTERN FORCE V BRUMBIES

    Jan 22, 15 • 1829 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY – PRE-SEASON: WESTERN FORCE V BRUMBIES

    The Western Force returns to the field this Friday (23 January) for first the first time in 2015 when they take on 2014 Asteron Life Super Rugby finalists, the ACT Brumbies, in the first of their two pre-season matches. The Force will be looking to its ‘Sea...

  • Cheetahs – Sergeal Petersen

    Jan 22, 15 • 3071 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs – Sergeal Petersen

    Sergeal Petersen played for the Eastern Province Kings at all youth levels, (2007 Under-13 Craven Week, the 2010 Under-16 Grant Khomo Week ,and in the 2012 Under-18 Craven Week ). His performances in the latter tournament earned him inclusion in the SA...

  • Charlie Faumuina re-signs for two years

    Jan 22, 15 • 2383 Views • General News, International, New Zealand, Super RugbyComments Off on Charlie Faumuina re-signs for two years

    All Blacks prop Charlie Faumuina has re-committed to the Blues and New Zealand Rugby to the end of 2017. One of the most mobile props in the game, 28-year-old Faumuina has established himself as a dominant and versatile tighthead, with the ability to play...

  • New Zealand Women’s Sevens Squad for 2015 announced

    Jan 22, 15 • 2137 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on New Zealand Women’s Sevens Squad for 2015 announced

    The contracted New Zealand Women’s Sevens Squad for 2015 has been named and features two new names, and the return of an old favourite. The squad is: Michaela Blyde Taranaki Kelly Brazier Bay of Plenty Gayle Broughton Taranaki Sarah Goss Manawatu Honey...

  • Crusaders team to play the Highlanders in pre-season clash

    Jan 22, 15 • 2469 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Highlanders in pre-season clash

    Crusaders and Highlanders fans will get their first opportunity to see their teams in action this weekend, when they meet in a pre-season clash in Timaru. The game kicks off at 2:30 at Alpine Energy Stadium and will be played in four quarters with rolling...

  • Farewell Jimmy Stonehouse

    Jan 21, 15 • 4378 Views • General NewsComments Off on Farewell Jimmy Stonehouse

    Earlier today, the Mpumalanga Rugby Union and Mpumalanga Rugby (PTY) Ltd hosted a small farewell function to honor the seven years Jimmy Stonehouse committed to the Pumas as head coach. “Eight years ago I called Jimmy from a small union with a lot of debt,...

  • Border Rugby announcement

    Jan 21, 15 • 4563 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Border Rugby announcement

    BRU Administrator, Mr Monde Tabata Written by: Bronwyn Claridge – Rugby 15 “Border will never be the same…” was the promise made by BRU Administrator, Mr Monde Tabata, at a media briefing today. He was talking about the general progress made by...

  • Border Bulldog Fixtures – Vodacom Cup 2015:

    Jan 21, 15 • 3190 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Border Bulldog Fixtures – Vodacom Cup 2015:

    BORDER BULLDOGS: Vodacom Cup 2015: DATE MATCH VENUE KICK-OFF STADIUM Friday , 23 January 2015 Border Bulldogs  v/s  CUT BCM Stadium, East London 17H00 Friendly Friday , 30 January 2015 Border Bulldogs  v/s Old Boys Grens  H.School  / Hams 18H00 Friendly...

  • Border has turned the corner

    Jan 21, 15 • 2503 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Border has turned the corner

    Border Rugby Union has turned the corner in all the areas that have been identified as cause for concern. Monde Tabata Border Administrator; announced in the media briefing today at the Buffalo City Stadium. He said; “After he had been assigned by SARU and...

  • England Saxons squad v Ireland Wolfhounds

    Jan 21, 15 • 1818 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Saxons squad v Ireland Wolfhounds

    Rugby league convert Burgess included after five first-team games Experienced, exciting squad to face Ireland Wolfhounds in Cork on 30 January Bath Rugby’s code-hopper Sam Burgess has been included in the England Saxons squad to face Ireland Wolfhounds in...

  • Safer scrums through BokSmart

    Jan 21, 15 • 2208 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Safer scrums through BokSmart

    Photo: Etienne Burger The modern scrum with all is processes, despite criticism at many levels, is proving safer according to BokSmart – a lot safer. Based on Rugbysmart in New Zealand, Smartrugby in Australia and Rugbyready of the IRB, BokSmart got off...

  • England name squad for Six Nations

    Jan 21, 15 • 2052 Views • General News, International, Six Nations, World RugbyComments Off on England name squad for Six Nations

    England name squad for Six Nations, including Nick Easter and Danny Cipriani. Which players are you looking out for ahead of Rugby World Cup 2015? Forwards: Dave Attwood ; Calum Clark ; Dan Cole; Alex Corbisiero; Nick Easter; Dylan Hartley; James Haskell;...

  • Huawei scores rugby’s big five

    Jan 21, 15 • 2734 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on Huawei scores rugby’s big five

    Photo: Anton Geyser Technology provider Huawei is proud to announce a partnership with South Africa’s top five rugby unions – including Western Province Rugby – as their official smartphone, tablet & talkband supplier. Announcing the...

  • Force named to face Brumbies in pre-season opener

    Jan 21, 15 • 2115 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Force named to face Brumbies in pre-season opener

    The Western Force has named a 31-man squad to tackle the ACT Brumbies at McGillivray Oval this Friday night (23 January) in the club’s opening pre-season fixture of its 10th anniversary season. Kick-off for the match is 5pm. Friday’s match will provide...

  • Ireland Womens RBS 6 Nations 2015 Squad

    Jan 20, 15 • 1782 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on Ireland Womens RBS 6 Nations 2015 Squad

    The Ireland Women’s Squad (sponsored by AON) ahead of the RBS 6 Nations has been named. The squad sees a number of new faces, uncapped at international XV a side rugby. Seven players included in the squad are involved with the Ireland Sevens set-up,...

  • Blitzboks coach faces tough selection poser

    Jan 20, 15 • 3064 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks coach faces tough selection poser

    Photo: Marc Sing Key Neil Powell, the Springbok Sevens coach, admitted on Tuesday he will have to make some tough choices when announcing his touring party of 12 players for the next two HSBC World Sevens Series tournaments in New Zealand and the United...